Quality Assurance Specialist (US Citizen, must be local to DMV area)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

NOTE: This opportunity is full-time employment position only (no 1099 or C2C engagements, or third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen. This is a remote opportunity; however, the candidate must reside in the DMV area.

Daily Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain software quality assurance’s test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete quality assurance testing. Exclusively responsible for finding the bugs in the software
• Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in a system development environment which supports databases and applications.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Write, implement, and report status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.
• Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete test cases to complete input validation as well as data verification
• Complete an assessment of how software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommend methods to optimize the organization’s process.
• Ability to review, recommend improvements, on processes, procedures, and workflows
• Reporting to the Project Manager, regularly, with regard to the quality and condition of the testing
• Researching software products for feasibility and feature-set

Requirements:

• Must of a U.S. Citizen (no dual status), as mandated by our government client.
• Must possess an active public trust and be able to complete/pass/hold a secret security clearance.
• Must be local to the DMV area (Arlington VA).
• 8+ years of experience in the IT security field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in quality assurance is required.
• Must be able to design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system and business requirements are met.
• Expert QA knowledge is a must to evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
• Experience conducting QA audits, review and analysis of data and documentation.
• Expert knowledge and experience with Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) a major PLUS.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or 10 years of equivalent experience may be substituted for a 4-year degree.

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $80k - $95k.